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DN02 EBC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has a crack going across the screen but it does not affect drivers view

Fail 16 Jul 2015 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has a crack going across the screen but it does not affect drivers view

Pass 14 May 2014 116,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL HAS PLASTIC COVER FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER BONNET

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL HAS PLASTIC COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL HAS PLASTIC COVER FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER BONNET

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 97,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 76,286 miles

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2010 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2009 68,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,052 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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DN02 EBC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN02 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN02 EBC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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